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Biomechanics
Doctor-reviewed writing on biomechanics, updated for 2026.
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Dr. Rockson Samuel
Indira Dental Clinic, Vellore
4.915+ years experience
intermediate · 4 min
SmartForce Features: The Aligner Add-Ons That Do the Hard Work
SmartForce features, precision cuts, power ridges, bite ramps, optimized attachments, are how aligners deliver movements that flat trays cannot.
advanced · 6 min
TADs: Temporary Anchorage Devices Explained
Mini-screws that anchor complex movements no aligner can achieve alone, routine in modern orthodontics, invisible to the patient.
intermediate · 5 min
Tipping vs Bodily Movement: The Biomechanics of Tooth Translation
Tipping is a single pivot around the root apex; bodily movement translates the whole tooth, the second is far harder for aligners without attachments.
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